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NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR PAHALGAM SANASAR BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH) COURSE REPORT 15 DAYS ADVENTURE COURSE SPONSORED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM , JAMMU FROM 06 OCT 2010 TO 20 OCT 2010 GENERAL COURSE REPORT ADVENTURE COURSE CONDUCTED AT SANASAR INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM VENUE: SANASAR REPORT ON: ADVENTURE COURSE COURSE SERIAL NO: 60 DURATION OF COURSE: 06 OCT 2010 TO 20 OCT 2010 (15 DAYS) GENERAL 1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism Govt. of J&K. Headquarter of the Institute is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over last 28 years the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Rescue, water rafting, short term adhoc adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses. INTRODUCTION 2. 33 students from various districts of Jammu region sponsored by Director Tourism, Jammu reported to JIM & WS, Sub Centre, Sanasar on 06 Oct 2010 to attend 15 days Mountaineering Adventure Course serial No. 60. The Scheduled training of these 33 students commenced on the next day morning. All the students completed the training successfully with desired level of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”. 2 AIM 3. To expose the youth to nature, kindling the spirit of adventure, development of personality, character, courage and confidence through adventure activities and sports as well as to boost adventure tourism in J & K State. STANDARD TO BE ACHIEVED 4. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the camps are as follows:- (a) Empowered & well development adolescents. (b) National Integrity. (c) Adventurous attitude. (d) High Standard of youth activities & techniques. OBJECTIVES 5. (a) Promotion adventure activities in the state. (b) Impart training on technical aspects of Mountaineering. (c) Hone Mountaineering skills of students (d) Create environment awareness amongst youth. (e) Character building. 3 OPENING ADDRESS 6. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt. Rahul Mahajan, Medical Officer, on behalf of Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS. Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed institute JIM & WS. They were explained about expectations from students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around Sanasar. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading system as well as the phases of course going to be conducted in training area of the Institute. OPENING ADDRESS BY CAPT RAHUL MAHAJAN, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS CONDUCT OF TRAINING 7. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment, Rope Knots, Rock Climbing, Rappelling and treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, tent pitching, Tyrolean Traverse, River crossing and Paragliding . The students also got familiarized with Mountain Hazards, illness of Mountainous and high altitude area with its first aid and treatment. 8. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras. 4 ACCLIMATIZATION 9. The location of the Institute’s sub centre being at approx 6800 ft, though acclimatization was not mandatory, for acquiring physical fitness and mental robustness, initial period was utilized to achieve the same. Acclimatization marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the place were conducted during first 2 days which was accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long distance (7-8kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance. At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of fitness required to survive in hilly terrain. ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE TECHNICAL TRAINING 10. Keeping in consideration the geographical area of J&K state, training was provided in basic skills of rock craft administration in mountain terrain & introduction and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain and Expeditions. At the culmination of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering equipment and its skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows. 5 (a) ROCK CLIMBING & RAPPELLING The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces for climbing and Rappelling techniques. They were explained the principles of climbing & rappelling, the safety measures to be followed and use of these techniques to cross high rock faces while going on long treks. ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING (b) RIVER CROSSING & TYROLEAN TRAVERSE Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in mountainous areas and casualty evacuation followed by practicing it in groups. RIVER CROSSING TYROLEAN TRAVERSE 6 (c) TREKS Students were trained in High Altitude trekking. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to historical places like Peerah, Shankpal to see and exchange culture and beautiful places around the area, enroute they met and conversed with the villagers and children, interacting and exchanging culture, thoughts, life style which helped them to know the locals better. TREK TO SHANKPAL VISIT TO ANCIENT TEMPLE (d) TENT PITCHING Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in the jungles and mountainous terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade calamities. TENT PITCHING CLASS TENT PITCHING PRACTICE 7 (e) INTRODUCTION PARA GLIDING The students were introduced to the currently famous air sport of paragliding. They were explained various types and parts of a Paraglider, all technical mechanisms involved in its operation. They were also given ground training of handling the gliders which forms a part of Basic Paragliding Course. STUDENTS ENJOYING PARAGLIDING (f) JUNGLE SURVIVAL CAMP In a well planed and executed manner the participants, on 13th day of training, marched on nearby jungles to select a suitable site for night camping. They were provided all the necessary clothing, tentages, dry and wet ration to setup the night camp on their own. The participants cooked on their own, the meal as well as breakfast, they gave two hourly sentry duty in a group of four over night to assure the safety and security needed while in camping in jungles. JUNGLE SURVIVAL CAMP 8 (g) Lectures The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great details in the form lecture and demonstration. (i) Introduction to Mountaineering Equipment (ii) Do’s and Don’ts of Mountaineering (iii) Environmental Awareness (iv) Environmental related injuries (v) First Aid (vi) Adventure Sports –Paragliding (vii) Mountain Hazards (viii) Survival in Jungles PRINCIPAL, MEDICAL OFFICER &INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES 9 (h) GAMES Students were made to take interest to participate in games like volley ball, badminton, cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized with adventure sports like skiing, paragliding, water rafting and Para jumping. Students showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & para Jumping were run in the auditorium for the students. ENJOYING GAMES ADMINISTRATION 11. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained instructors and other kitchen staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and looked after the students round the clock. ACCOMMODATION 12. The accommodation facility was made in Institute Huts at Sanasar with good lodging facilities and cleanliness. INSTITUTE HUTS AT SANASAR 10 13. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits and chocolates, juices etc. ENJOYING SUMPTUOUS FOOD ENJOYING PACK LUNCH DURING TREK TO SHANKPAL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING 14. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training purpose. EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING ISSUED BY JIM & WS 11 MEDICAL COVER 15. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical support to the participants through out the course duration. Different first aid kits were prepared for trek, rock area and traveling, the students were educated about the mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its treatment modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue from accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced by the students. CAPT RAHUL MAHAJAN, MEDICAL OFFICER DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID GRADUATION CEREMONY 16. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing and mimicry were presented by the participants. The event was followed by the distribution of the course batches & Certificates to all the participants. CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION GROUP PHOTOGRAPH 12 OBSERVATION 17. (a) The participants showed